Week 11, 2024

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Gill Gross & Ben Ornstein
March 19, 2024

With Carlos defending his Indian Wells title, we’re onto Miami. Here’s what we found interesting this week:

  • Post-Retirement Federer - Inside Scoop

    Why It’s Interesting: This article title scared Ben for a second, GQ did a great job. Roger seems to be doing just fine post-retirement. We love that he still checks Flashscore Tennis like the rest of us.

Inside the Glorious Afterlife of Roger Federer

Nearly two years after he walked away from tennis, Roger Federer has found a different rhythm to life—and an exciting new set of challenges. Now, in his most wide-ranging interview since his retirement, Federer reflects on his old rivals, his new passions, and the fresh sense of urgency that drives him: “I feel minutes matter more now than before.”

www.gq.com/story/roger-federer-gq-hype

  • Undercover in Paradise

    Why It’s Interesting: Daniil may have just found his career after tennis as a cashier. Alex is way too good at helping organize parking lots.

  • The Latest on Saudi Arabia’s $2B ATP & WTA Merger

    Why It’s Interesting: Clock is ticking on the Saudi Arabia offer and it looks like the powers that be will need to have their ducks in a row by the time Madrid comes around. We will likely have seismic news shortly thereafter.

Tennis merger talks set for Madrid amid looming Saudi Arabia bid

ATP and WTA Tours will consider huge Saudi offer as well as a proposal to merge with a combined value estimated at $3.84bn

www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2024/03/15/tennis-merger-talks-madrid-saudi-arabia-bid-atp-wta

  • The Indian Wells Experience

    Why It’s Interesting: Giri and Patrick’s writing is always colorful and funny. They were in person at Indian Wells and wrote on their experience.

Defector Tennis Bureau Indian Wells Dispatch Day 4: The Desert Dads Are On The Loose | Defector

The action at Indian Wells, one of the season’s biggest tournaments in men’s and women’s tennis, is well underway. Defector tennis bureau chief Giri Nathan and correspondent Patrick Redford have been on the grounds all week, and they’re back to discuss apian invasions, the life-giving powers of the humble smoothie, Carlos Alcaraz as comedian, Maria Sakkari’s thunderous […]

defector.com/defector-tennis-bureau-indian-wells-dispatch-day-4-the-desert-dads-are-on-the-loose

  • Data on Alcaraz’s Indian Wells Form

    Why It’s Interesting: It comes down to why Alcaraz has been a can’t-miss talent from the start: the same player shouldn’t be able to attack the better AND defend better than anyone else in the field, but alas.

Stats illustrate how Carlos Alcaraz returned to his explosive best in Indian Wells

The Spaniard was at or near the top of many stats categories as he won the title for the second year in a row

www.tennismajors.com/atp/stats-illustrate-how-carlos-alcaraz-returned-to-his-explosive-best-in-indian-wells-750416.html

  • This Lawsuit Could Change College Tennis

    Why It’s Interesting: Currently, despite the recent developments in NIL, college tennis players cannot play professional tournaments for prize money.

  • A Bee Delay Yields a New Star

    Why It’s Interesting: A new star was born at Indian Wells, but not a tennis player. It was President of Killer Bee Live Removal, Lance David.

This week’s Monday Match Analysis covers Alcaraz’s amazing Indian Wells championship run and the Phoenix challenger that Gill had the opportunity to call 🎙️.

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